@article{AOJ4508,
author = {Toshiharu Mori and Manabu Tsukamoto},
title = {Highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty, present and future},
journal = {Annals of Joint},
volume = {3},
number = {0},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Excessive polyethylene wear after total hip arthroplasty using non-cross-linked ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is known to cause osteolysis followed by implant loosening (1,2). To reduce the amount of wear, several manufacturers have attempted to modify bearing surface materials. Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) was utilized the processes of gamma or electron beam radiation, to increase the degree of crosslinking within the material. Re-melting process would take on to reduce the amount of oxidation involving to crosslink. As a result, it is expected that wear resistance of the polyethylene increase.},
issn = {2415-6809}, url = {https://aoj.amegroups.org/article/view/4508}
}